We've got Halloween covered on www.HawaiiMoms.com. Our special Halloween section online puts everything parents need for the trick-or-treat season right at their fingertips — a giant calendar of haunted houses, "treat street" events and alternative family fairs; cute ideas for costume and decor; safety tips; and mom-to-mom discussions about everything from quick crafts to spooky stories. And don't miss the chance to have your child — or you! — appear in our Halloween costume photo collections! Visit www.HawaiiMoms.com and click on the Your Pics button to learn how to e-mail your snaps.

— Esme Infante Nii

SAVE THE PLANET

WATER LAWN WISELY

Usually we don't need to water much this time of year, but it's been a drier October. If you are planning to wet the whistle of your lawn, remember to do so in the early morning, when evaporation is less likely in the cool of the day. There are those who suggest nightly watering, but some plants are susceptible to fungal group when the nights are cooler. Watering wisely can conserve water.

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FINAL WORD

"People tend to think that happiness is a stroke of luck, something that will descend like fine weather if you're fortunate. Happiness is the result of personal effort. You fight for it, strive for it, insist upon it and sometimes even travel around the world looking for it. You have to participate relentlessly."

Elizabeth Gilbert | in "Eat, Pray, Love"